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Verhoeven: We cracked the guy considered invincible
Rico Verhoeven says his camp made a crack in Oleksandr Usyk, the heavyweight champion once considered invincible, speaking to BBC Sport.
Verhoeven says apology is enough after Usyk stoppage controversy
Rico Verhoeven says he wants only an apology after the controversial stoppage against Oleksandr Usyk and will not demand a rematch at heavyweight.
Verhoeven cites Usyk parallel in WBC title shot defence
Rico Verhoeven compared his kickboxing dominance to Oleksandr Usyk's boxing career to justify his WBC bridgerweight ranking after twelve years as champion.
Joshua declares 'I'm back where I belong' ahead of return
Anthony Joshua says he is back where he belongs as the former heavyweight champion prepares to face Kristian Prenga in his comeback fight.
Azim thanks fans after Claggett victory, calls camp 'extra hard'
Adam Azim says he trained 'extra hard' for 12 weeks ahead of his light welterweight victory over Steve Claggett, thanking British and Pakistani fans for their support.
Joshua says crash perspective 'humbling' as he stands for families
Anthony Joshua says the car crash aftermath brought humbling perspective, telling BBC Sport he stands strong for the parents affected by life's challenges.
Hearn Expects Stevenson To Join Zuffa
Eddie Hearn has revealed he expects Shakur Stevenson to sign with Zuffa Boxing, while raising pointed questions about whether Dana White's promotion can sustain the financial model that has made it such an attractive destination for elite fighters.
Billam-Smith: Weigh-in staredowns give me adrenaline boost
Chris Billam-Smith says weigh-in staredowns give him an adrenaline boost rather than unsettling him ahead of cruiserweight fights, speaking to Sky Sports.
Joshua on loss perspective: 'Life is humbling at times'
Anthony Joshua says life has been humbling after a car crash but stands strong as he eyes a return to boxing in the heavyweight division.
Joshua says car crash tragedy taught him life is humbling
Anthony Joshua tells BBC Sport that tragedy brings perspective a fighter never overcomes, calling himself a soldier who stands strong for grieving parents.
Joshua on standing strong after tragedy ahead of ring return
Anthony Joshua says he has gained perspective after tragedy but stands strong for the families affected as he prepares his boxing return.
Joshua on tragedy: 'You never overcome it but you gain perspective'
Anthony Joshua says the car crash tragedy taught him perspective: 'You never overcome it but you gain perspective in life,' the heavyweight told BBC Sport.
Anthony Joshua says boxing is 'therapeutic' after car crash
Anthony Joshua tells ESPN boxing is 'therapeutic' and gives him purpose as he plans his return to the ring after a recent car crash.
O'Shaquie Foster says sparring sessions with Shakur Stevenson were one-sided
O'Shaquie Foster insists his sparring sessions with Shakur Stevenson were one-sided, saying the unified champion knows exactly what happened in the gym.
Azim claims fitter gas tank than Claggett ahead of clash
Adam Azim says his gas tank is better than Steven Claggett's and calls himself the fittest fighter in boxing ahead of their light welterweight fight.
Jack Massey targets Chris Billam-Smith rematch under Zuffa
Jack Massey says he wants to rematch Chris Billam-Smith as a pro, pointing to the Zuffa structure to make the fight happen. Billam-Smith faces Ryan Rozicki first.
Abdul Khan credits Amir Khan with inspiring boxing journey
Abdul Khan says Amir Khan lit the fire for South Asian boxers. Speaking to BBC Sport, he credited the former champion with inspiring his own journey into the ring.
Josh Padley vs Aqib Fiaz: Preview & Betting Tips
Josh Padley (19-1-0) faces Aqib Fiaz (27-7-0) on Saturday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
Rozicki warns Billam-Smith he'll be 'switched off' in clash
Ryan Rozicki warns Chris Billam-Smith that any defensive lapse will prove costly in their upcoming cruiserweight clash. Speaking to Sky Sports.
Billam-Smith warns Rozicki fight will turn brutal
Chris Billam-Smith expects his cruiserweight fight with Ryan Rozicki to become a brutal war when technical boxing breaks down between the pair.